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Viewpoint: New ways to support growth in conscious consumption
In her latest Viewpoint article, Pennies’ CEO Alison Hutchinson CBE reflects on new ways to meet the needs of the growing number of conscious consumers, and the role Pennies can play in helping support retail and hospitality as they adapt to shifting consumer demand.
Welcome Back to Giving Back: reopening and the role for micro-donations
As shops and restaurants in England begin reopening their doors from 12th April, our CEO, Alison Hutchinson CBE, shared her thoughts on how micro-donations can play a role in supporting our beloved charities and communities in the months ahead – and how business can make all the difference.
Post-university volunteering: Toby shares his story
In early 2021, Football Business and Marketing graduate Toby Allen jumped in the deep end and chose Pennies as the place to gain some valuable volunteering experience. Hear from Toby himself and learn the challenges COVID-19 has had on those starting out in their careers.
Vote now for Pennies’ Alison Hutchinson in the MPE Conference in Berlin 2021
The Merchant Payments Ecosystem (MPE) Conference in Berlin is Europe's largest payments conference, and this year it returns - virtually - from 22-25th February 2021. We are thrilled that Pennies' CEO Alison Hutchinson CBE has been nominated in the "Influencer of the...
Pennies Impact Report 2019/20: Building communities, adapting to change, and encouraging better business
Pennies is pleased to announce the publication of its 2019/20 Impact Report. This in-depth review of our activity over the past two years highlights how digital micro-donations have has a major impact on charities, businesses, and consumers, and outlines what’s next...
Technology paves the way for less-cash societies to support their communities
2020 was a very different year for all of us and technology undoubtably played an incredible role in helping us through – from the health sector and education, to business, working and socialising. Technology is also at the forefront of what we do here at Pennies,...
Tyl by NatWest announces partnership with Pennies to support UK charities
As part of a commitment to help businesses and communities thrive, Tyl by NatWest has partnered with Pennies, the UK’s leading fintech charity working to protect and grow micro-donations.
Pennies’ publishes new Micro-donations Report for business
Our new micro-donations report, including new interviews with sector leaders, shows customers and stakeholders are demanding practical social action from brands – and outlines how micro-donations offer a significant opportunity for business in 2021.
How you can #giveback with Pennies this Giving Tuesday and beyond
Here at Pennies, we are huge advocates of giving. It’s at the very heart of what we do. In fact, one of our objectives since day one has been to encourage and facilitate charitable giving, and this year we thought what better way to do that than supporting global...
Ways to be kind (and contact-free) in our digital world
There’s no doubt that 2020 has been very different. A world like we’ve never known. Thankfully, technology has been there to make things a little easier.At Pennies, we are big supporters of using technology to adapt to the ever-growing changes in people’s lives. And...
Industry leaders call for businesses to adopt micro-donations amid increasing demand for social purpose
On Wednesday 11th November, Pennies held its very first virtual event, hosted by BBC’s Sally Bundock and featuring industry leaders across retail, hospitality, pay tech and financial technology.As the roster of cross-sector speakers and panellists joined forces to...
Outstanding partnerships lead to Pennies award winners
On Wednesday 11th November, we hosted our very first virtual Autumn Event, supported by Avvio Reply and Worldpay from FIS. Hosted by BBC’s Sally Bundock, the event included a fascinating panel discussion with industry leaders, insight into social purpose for...
Jersey community support local hospice through micro-donations
This week, people across the UK have been celebrating Hospice Care Week – changing the perceptions of hospices and highlighting their amazing work. To mark the occasion, we’re applauding the Jersey community who’ve been adding 25p donations to their purchases when...
The Fragrance Shop raises over £1.3 million for children’s charities
The Fragrance Shop, the UKs biggest independent fragrance retailer, has announced it has raised over £1.3 million pounds, for charities such as Rays of Sunshine as part of the companies ‘Spray a Little Happiness’ initiative.In 2012, The Fragrance Shop was the first...
Pennies makes top 20 in annual fintech disruptors ranking 2020
Pennies has been placed 16th in an industry wide ranking of top 100 fintech disruptors for 2020.In total 250 firms were shortlisted in BusinessCloud’s annual index. Votes were cast by a wide network of individuals, and an independent judging panel made the final...
Travelodge customers donate £1 million to charity online with Pennies
To celebrate International Charity Day, Travelodge, is delighted to announce that its customers are all heart – raising £1million for charity through its partnership with Pennies.
Hendy Group teams up with Pennies to raise fund for local causes
Hendy Group has joined forces with fintech charity Pennies and its micro-donation movement to support Hendy Foundation.
Micro-donations are becoming the new norm, as Pennies celebrates 100 million milestone
Charity micro-giving is “becoming as normal as shopping itself” as we announce that consumers have now made 100 million micro-donations with Pennies, to support charities in the UK.
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